280 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140293456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 11 May 1998
Description
Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little b...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,210 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 43%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 15%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
dark 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Animal death, Sexual content280 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140293456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 11 May 1998
Description
Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little b...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,210 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 43%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 15%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
dark 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Animal death, Sexual content